Forrest vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Allen Rank #574

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Forrest or Allen more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Allen mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Forrest and Allen boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.